Civil Rights & Race Relations

The Election of Abraham Lincoln

Nov 6, 1860

Abraham Lincoln, the first Republican ever elected as President, got only 40% of the popular votes, but beat the other three candidates with his strong feelings against slavery.

Emancipation Proclamation

Jan 1, 1863

This was issued by Abraham Lincoln, it was written to end slavery.

The 13th, 14th, and 15th Ammendments

Jan 31, 1865

These ended slavery and gave people more equality. They gave African Americans the right to vote.

Succession

Apr 15, 1865

When Abraham Lincoln was assasinated, Andrew Johnson took his place and people thought he was a horrible leader compared to Lincoln.

Formation of the Klu Klux Klan

Dec 24, 1865

This group wanted to torture former slaves, because they didn't think the slaves deserved their freedom.

Jim Crow Laws

Jan 1, 1876

These caused segregation in schools, transportation, and other public places between white and black people. It led to poor treatment of African Americans.

The Election of 1876

Nov 7, 1876

Rutheford B. Hayes was elected President. The Republicans didn't like this and they accused the Democrats of intimidation and bribery toward the African Americans.

Civil Rights Case of 1883

Jan 1, 1886

Made up of five seperate cases, they stated that whites were able to go places blacks couldn't go.